Month: August 2017

Oh yeah, about that ‘back to school’ thing – not content with ruining the lives of young adults everywhere, the evil geniuses (genii? You decide) behind Cards Against Humanity have also revealed a new ‘back to school’ starter pack, to lure in those fresh-faced, innocent young’uns. Cruel.

Day two was much smoother, and we rode mostly along serpentine roads. Despite its land-barge proportions, the K1600 is the best-handling touring bike platform out there. Although it weighs in at a claimed 336 kg wet (14 kg lighter than the GTL), it has a remarkably rigid chassis and rolls on supersport-sized 17-inch tires (120/70 front; 190/55 rear). When the ESA suspension is set to the firmer Road mode (Cruise mode is softer) the bike rails through high-speed corners completely unperturbed. Ample cornering clearance is available, allowing for a very spirited pace, though this isn’t a point-and-shoot sport bike, something I was reminded of by the smell of hot brakes after one particularly enthusiastic run through a set of twisties.

The new model has sharper design lines compared to the current BMW F800GS, and the latest set of spy shots reveal three different variants – with different levels of equipment, while sharing the same engine, chassis and cycle parts. A base model is expected, as well as a mid-range one and a top-of-the-line variant. While the base model gets a standard rear shock, the mid-range and top-end trims gets BMW’s semi-active suspension, called the Dynamic ESA. The mid-range and top-end variants are also expected to get three power modes – Road, Rain and Dynamic, with adjustability available on the go.

“There’s still this perception that being a motor mechanic, being a vehicle motorbody repairer, automotive electrician, specialist brake person are the sort of ‘dirty’ or ‘grease-monkey’ type jobs and they are very far from that these days,” Mr Dudley says.

Not only was the engine changed, but the original six-speed manual gearbox had to make way for a five-speed ZF automatic to turn the Z8 into a more comfortable hardtop cruiser. Other changes included installing bigger 20-inch wheels shod in low-profile Michelin tires and a softer suspension setup. There were also some tweaks inside, like an individually numbered plaque, blue instrument cluster dials, different upholstery stitching, and an extra dial showing the gear position.

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21. The boundaries of the Bagger category have been expanded by the 2018 BMW K 1600 B. In a segment largely occupied by American V-twins , the futuristic K 1600 B offers a riding experience that is far more refined and performance minded. That can easily be seen when first tipping into a tight set of canyon corners, where the K bike feels perfectly at home. The K 1600 B’s nimble nature, electronic aids, and powerful engine give it a decidedly different take on the bagger experience. Still low slung and blacked out, the 2018 BMW K 1600 B is a motorcycle well suited to just about any environment.